WELCOME TO THE
LOW CARBON HUB
Creating energy we can
all feel good about
The Low Carbon Hub is a social enterprise that’s out to prove we can meet our energy needs in a way that’s good for people and good for the planet.
We develop community-owned renewable energy installations across Oxfordshire that not only produce clean energy but accelerates the transition to the zero carbon energy system we need for the future, providing electricity, heat and a clean transport system, all powered by renewables.
The installations also produce an ongoing income, which is reinvested in further carbon cutting projects. We help local organisations become more energy efficient, fund green innovation, and back further community energy projects. We make every pound of investment work hard to bring our vision of a smart and fair energy system to life.
We’re at the heart of a growing partnership of people and organisations across Oxfordshire, working together, for a low carbon future.
The UK’s energy system is changing, and through innovation projects such as Project LEO, we are playing a central role in developing the smart, flexible electricity system of the future in Oxfordshire. One that benefits us all.
CAPZero
Community Action Plan for Zero Carbon Energy (CAPZero) is the first local energy action plan in the UK developed at a community level. A zero carbon energy system is possible if we act now, both locally, at primary substation level, and nationally.
The latest Hub news
News storyFive positive stories from 2024
In 2024, we saw some important strides being made in the fight against climate change, particularly in the energy sector. Here are five positive developments we wanted to reflect on as the year draws to a close. 1. Closure of the UK’s last coal-fired power station In September 2024, the UK became the first G7…Find out more
It’s a combination of experience, knowledge, and idealism that makes the Low Carbon Hub so special.
ELEANOR WATTS
Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon
Our impact
We’re working hard to create an energy system that’s good for people, and good for the planet. As always, we want to achieve so much more, but we’re proud of the progress we’ve made so far.
55Renewable energy installations4,087tonnes of CO₂ saved every year18.16GWh of clean energy generation a year£2mlifetime anticipated savings on electricity bills by hosts£2.7mlifetime anticipated community benefit donation to Oxfordshire communities1,773Investor members who help finance our projects and bring projects into community ownershipOur projects
We install and manage large roof-mounted renewable energy generation projects on businesses, schools, and communities all over Oxfordshire – powering up. Support communities – including homes, businessess and schools – with energy efficiency projects – powering down. We also work with project partners on Innovation Pilots that move community energy forward. See more of our work.
Acro Aircraft Seating
Acro Aircraft Seating, are now home to a rooftop solar PV array generating clean, green electricity right on site. The 440 solar panels are set to generate nearly 170,000 kWh of clean energy every year, making it one of the largest community-owned renewable energy projects installed and managed by Low Carbon Hub. This renewable energy…
Green Narrowboats
Green Narrowboats model an approach to electric narrowboat conversion that reduces emissions and pollution. The traditional narrowboat has long been an iconic part of Britain’s inland waterways, and in the current climate the environmental impact of these boats are being reconsidered. The emissions from their, often diesel, engines and the pollution caused by oil leaks…
Our programmes
We are at the heart of a collective effort to catalyse a low carbon economy in Oxfordshire, both through powering down to decrease energy demand and through powering up to increase renewable energy supply. As part of this work, Low Carbon Hub develops innovation pilots around community energy to help the sector expand more rapidly.
ProgrammeCommunity Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy (CAPZero)
Our Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy is the first of its kind in the UK. It models how a cluster of communities in West Oxfordshire can create a zero-carbon energy system in their local area, in a way that works for them. It is a plan developed by community representatives together with experts, and…